"They ask for equal dignity in the eyes of the law," then-Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote in the June 26, 2015, ruling legalizing same-sex marriage. "The Constitution grants them that right."

Some Charlotte Pride sponsors are pulling back this year — either scaling down support, asking not to have their logos displayed, or going silent altogether. In response, Mecklenburg County approved $125,000 in public funding to help keep the city's largest festival — and one of its biggest tourism events — free and accessible.

The global LGBTQ+ festival was held for the first time in the nation's capital. Organizers say the current political environment has dampened the excitement surrounding the celebration.

The ripple effects of the Trump administration's anti-trans and DEI policies and rhetoric can be felt throughout this year's WorldPride festival.

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration late Friday to facilitate the return of a Guatemalan man it deported to Mexico in spite of his fears of being harmed there.

A play that debuted off-Broadway in New York has made its way to Charlotte. "...what the end will be" explores three generations of gay Black men living under one roof. Written by Mansa Ra, the play highlights men dealing with their vulnerabilities and grappling with their sexuality. WFAE’s Elvis Menayese spoke to the play’s director, James Webb, about how his real-life experiences shaped the production.

Since North Carolina passed a "bathroom" law in 2016, the number of bills has grown and Republicans have used the issue in campaigns. Democrats are still working out how to respond.

A leaked budget proposal shows that the federal government plans to eliminate services for LGBTQ+ youth through the 988 crisis line.

A potential candidate from Kannapolis says he has decided to end a planned political campaign due to concerns over his family’s well-being after facing anti-LGBTQ harassment.

At issue is whether school systems are required to allow parents to opt their kids out of classes because of religious objections to classroom materials.